Maine DJ Patrick Daniels

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

From all of
us at Double Platinum Celebrations, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Happy
New Year! Our resolution for 2015: to keep filling the dance floors from Bangor
to Boston! Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation! www.maineplatinumdj.com

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

When deciding to hire a vendor for their services, there are many factors you
probably take into consideration: cost, professionalism, customer reviews, etc.
But of all these aspects, how important is a back-up plan in your selection of a
vendor?

In an earlier blog entry, backup equipment was highlighted as
being an essential component of any well-prepared DJ. But what should happen if
the DJ themselves becomes suddenly unavailable? It's not pleasant to think
about, but when paying out hard-earned dollars, don't you want the peace of mind
that comes with knowing that you're going to be in good hands no matter what
happens?

Double Platinum Celebrations has a leg up on the competition,
mainly because when a customer hires us for their function, they are truly
hiring us. On your Special Day, we leave nothing to chance, which is why we have
backup Djs ready to go should the unforeseeable happen. A company with one or
two Djs can advertise cheap costs, but they don't have a backup plan. Why take
the chance? Choose peace of mind: choose Double Platinum Celebrations !

When you're purchasing a product or service, as the customer you
should feel content and secure knowing that your money has been well-spent on a
quality purchase.

What separates Double Platinum
Celebrations from the competition is not only our state-of-the-art sound
systems, but what you don't see after we're all set up: backup equipment. Any
good DJ – and for that matter, any service-providing vendor – will always be
prepared for the unlikely scenario where something does go wrong. Double
Platinum Djs always take the extra time to pack extra equipment for every part
of your function, whether it be an extra speaker, a second mixing board, or an
extra laptop. At Double Platinum Celebrations, we're honored to be a part of
your day, and why we don't leave anything to chance.

Monday, December 1, 2014

As professional Djs, all of us at Double Platinum
Celebrations pride ourselves in providing exceptional service at every single
function where we're hired to perform. When it comes to weddings, we pride
ourselves in making sure your first dance, dinner music, bouquet and garter
toss, etc. go off without a (musical) hitch! And of course, what wedding would
be complete without dancing? This is where the bridal party and the guests get
to show each other (and sometimes themselves) what they're made of!

But let's say a guest really wants to hear That
Song – the one they know will get everybody even more pumped than they already
are. Should they approach the DJ?

The answer: absolutely! The professional and
caring Djs of Double Platinum Celebrations not only look forward to requests
from the crowd, but we anticipate them as well. That's why every DJ brings a
huge digital music library to every event, and that's why we encourage guests to
approach us at any time with requests. We've all been to a function where the
(non-DPC!) DJ may have seemed a little less-than-receptive to any guest
requests. It can be a little jarring to approach a stranger and ask them a
question, regardless of the setting. That's why the courteous staff of Double
Platinum Celebrations will ensure that no matter the request, your experience
will be nothing less than spectacular!

It's your wedding day – the
event you've been planning for the last year (and most likely, your whole life).
The flowers are arranged exactly as you specified, the photographer is snapping
away, the guests are starting to arrive for your reception – so far, so good.
And here's the big moment – your first dance! You and your spouse take the floor
as that special song starts to play. The moment is perfect – everything you've
dreamed of. You're midway through this most special of moments. And
then....

The music stops. You immediately whip around to look at the DJ,
only there is no DJ: just a table with an iPod on it. Your groomsman that was
supposed to be manning the controls simply pushed play and walked away. Now
there's a painfully awkward lull while 2-3 people hover over the iPod, trying to
figure out exactly what happened. Not that the crowd is paying attention – they
didn't know it was your first dance because nobody made the announcement. And
while every third person in attendance might have their own iPod, none of them
have your special playlist that you worked on for weeks in anticipation of
today.

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If you spend 10 seconds scouring the Internet, you can
find a million arguments for and against using an iPod for your wedding. The
only consistent “benefit” seems to be the cost, and yes, an iPod wedding can be
done. But why take the chance? There are no redos on your wedding day: you only
get one ceremony, one introduction, one first dance, one dance with your
father/mother, etc. A Double Platinum DJ can make sure those moments are
perfect, and will eventually become the memories that last long after the last
slice of cake has been dished out. A Double Platinum DJ is your official master
of ceremonies – he/she makes sure every event happens exactly as you envisioned
it, and that you and your guests are always aware of what's going on thanks to
our state-of-the-art sound systems. A Double Platinum DJ always brings back-up
equipment in the unlikely event that it is needed. A Double Platinum DJ can
reach into their huge digital libraries and pull out the song that you forgot
about until you were on the floor dancing with your grandmother! An iPod can do
none of these things, and in fact can severely take away many of those perfect
moments you were hoping for.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

In the wedding industry, whether a vendor is
providing music, flowers, photographs or the venue, communication is first and
foremost the key to any successful working relationship. It goes without saying
that the needs and wants of one customer can (and usually are) completely
different from those of the next. Any good vendor will know this going into a
conversation with a prospective client, and will work as hard as they can to
provide the product and/or experience that the clients are looking for. This is
especially true of Djs.

By this point in your DJ search, you may have
already spoken to multiple companies. In some cases, if you decided not to hire
a professional DJ, price may have been the determining factor. But many
companies – DJ or otherwise – occasionally forget that good communication is
really the key component to building these successful relationships. A poor
first contact with a vendor generally tells you everything you need to know
about them. And when it comes to something as important as your wedding day, a
bad first impression could be leading to a much bigger problem before you've
even walked down the aisle!

and one thing becomes clear: customers rave about our attention
to detail and our willingness to go the extra mile to make your reception
sparkle. From the first meeting to the last dance, the professional and
courteous staff at Double Platinum Celebrations www.mainedjpat.com is ready to make your day, your
way!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

If somebody were to ask you what you thought you
would spend out of your total wedding budget on a DJ, what would you guess? 10%?
15%? Even more?

A recent study released by TheKnot.com surveyed
around 13,000 brides to track wedding trends for the year ending 2013. And what
did the study find? Nothing new here: weddings are expensive and getting more so
every year! Last year, an average wedding ran a price tag of nearly $30,000.

But an even more interesting number emerged: 3.5.
That's the amount of the average budgeted wedding that is allocated for DJ
services. 3.5%!

Of course, every wedding is different, and the
percentage of your wedding budget spent on a DJ may be higher or lower.. But
that low number does raise two good points:

3.5% is considerably lower than one might think
when looking at the price tag of any vendor. After all, the study also found
that videographers, wedding planners, florists, photographers, and wedding bands
all had significantly heftier price tags than wedding Djs. And...

For such a low price, a wedding DJ can have a huge
impact on your special day, so while you may be getting a lot for a noticeably
smaller cost, are you getting what you paid for?

While we can't speak for others, the professional
and courteous staff at Double Platinum Celebrations www.maineplatinumdj.com guarantees you will receive
top value for your dollar! From our flexible payment schedules to our Customized
Wedding Packages, our stress-free wedding consultations to our online event
planners, our state-of-the-art sound systems to our huge digital music libraries
and so much more, Double Platinum Celebrations is ready to make your day 100%
your way!

As you can probably guess, spring and summer are
extremely busy for all of us here at Double Platinum Celebrations. By the time
we reach October, we've been packing dance floors across the state every single
weekend for nearly half the year!

But when the temperature drops and the weekend
events slow down, we enter a new (and equally important) season: booking
season!

During the winter months, Double Platinum
Celebrations is hard at work meeting couples, matching those couples with the
perfect DJ, and guiding them through our simple and convenient planning process
custom-fitted for each wedding. It's during these crucial months that Double
Platinum begins the process of making sure your day happens exactly the way
you've always envisioned it!

How and why is this important to you, the
customer? Our dates fill up very fast, and a date that is available one day
could very well be booked the next. When securing any vendor, but especially a
DJ, who can only perform at one function per date, it is crucial to book early.
The Best Maine Djs of Double Platinum Celebrations are highly in-demand across
New England, and our 2015 calendar is already starting to fill up! Don't wait
any longer: click here ( http://www.maineplatinumdj.djintelligence.com/contact/)
for a customized quote!

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Thank you to Kevin Duran for stepping up as Operations Manager since last
fall through April. Kevin accomplished many things; new logo design, new
marketing materials, brought some new talent to DPC, and

was instrumental in the layout and
implementation of the DPC booth at our winter wedding shows as well as
assisting with many behind the scenes day to day minutia that helped keep things
rolling at DPC.

It is now wedding season and Kevin will be
returning to his full time DJ responsibilities packing dance floors. Kevin isn't
going away just putting his DJ hat back on.

Alan Day who has been handling payroll and
administrative duties at DPC will be taking over as Operations Manager reporting
directly to DJ Pat . Alan has a marketing background and brings many fresh
innovative

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Uplighting is an ambiance that is
created when placing light fixtures around your reception hall in your wedding
colors. These light fixtures are placed on the floor, and aim to the ceiling.
The effect and the mood that these lights create, is unimaginable! We can match
any color!

Double Platinum now offers completely
wireless uplighting packages for any event! No wires means no mess! Wireless
lights create a sleek, modern atmosphere.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Spring is in the air

Make it official, at least on the
calendar, Spring is here!

It may not feel like it yet, but with
the arrival of Spring, comes beautiful springtime wedding ceremonies!

You want to be heard! Double Platinum Celebrations www.maineplatinumdj.com can provide
wireless lapel microphones for your officiant, and hand held microphones for any
of your guest speakers. You want all of your guests to hear as you exchange
vows with your beloved one. We will also provide all of the music for your
ceremony.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

By now, consumers are all aware of anti piracy laws, and the repercussions
that come with these acts. Whether it be through illegal film downloads,
illegal software downloads, or the largest one of them all, illegal music
downloads, it separates hobbyists from business minded individuals.

Reputable DJs that run reputable, legitimate businesses, purchase their
music through music subscription services and through record pools. Through
these services, DJs are able to get the highest possible quality songs for your
event.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Double Platinum Celebrations is proud to announce new optional packages for 2014 !

We now offer wireless uplighting ! Imagine your next event with 20 wireless uplight fixtures . The Mega Pro Par 64 series are compact but the par 64 puck is larger than most fixtures giving you a brighter more powerful beam. Our Uplighting link is here http://www.maineplatinumdj.com/uplightpackage.htm

We have now partnered with Maine To Boston Photo Booth http://m2bphotobooth.com/ for discounted package rates on Photo Booth Rentals and DJ services. Maine To Boston Photo Booth Rental have multiple high quality booths and can provide a unique Green Screen backdrop to enhance your photo booth experience.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Double Platinum Celebrations had a great showing at the Portland Wedding
Show at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, in Portland, Maine.

Our booth was very well laid out, and very aesthetically pleasing to those
in attendance. Our DJs did a great job of answering all of those important
questions that were asked, and we couldn’t have been happier with the
turnout.

This is booking season! After February, our availability for the 2014 will
be limited, as we book 50% of all of our functions during this month.

Please click on the right side of our homepage, on the customized quote
button, so that we can get an accurate quote to you as soon as possible.

We just won the Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award for
2014 !

Buxton, Maine - January 8, 2014 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading
wedding technology company is thrilled to announce Double Platinum
Celebrations has been selected to receive the prestigious annual
WeddingWire Couple's Choice Awards for 2014 for Disc Jockey
Services.

Recognition for the Couple's Choice Awards 2014 is determined
by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds.
Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences with WeddingWire,
the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Double Platinum
Celebrations stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in
theWeddingWire community nationwide,
representing quality andservice excellence within the
wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals
across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding djs and were based
on the overall professional achievements throughout the past
year.

"WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top rated
wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community," said Timothy
Chi,WeddingWire's Chief Executive Officer. "With the annual Couple's Choice
Awards Program, "WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best
wedding professionals from across the United States and Canada.We applaud
Double Platinum Celebrations for their professionalism and
dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year."

We
are happy to announce that Double Platinum Celebrations is
among the very best Disc Jockey Services within the WeddingWire network. which
includes leading wedding planning sitesWeddingWire, Martha Stewart
Weddings,Project Weddings, and WeddingBee. We would like to thank our past
clients for nominating us to receive the Couple's Choice Awards 2014.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Thanks to our past clients! The winners of the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 are determined by recent reviews from newlyweds, recognizing the top 5% of Wedding Pros in the WeddingWire Network.